Vacation Student Review

by Costain

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.9
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • Very enjoyable and worthwile. Throughly enjoyed my placement.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I felt very valued by my colleagues. My work was very much appreciated.

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Lots of guidence and support was given throughout my placement. My managers were very helpfull.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I was given lots of work throughout my placement. The work that i was given was also worthwile.

    5/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • As stated above the work that i was doing was very worthwile. i given lots of responsibility.

    5/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The work that i completed was invaluable as it replicated the work that I will be doing once I graduate. the skills that I developed led the company to emply me again with a pay rise!

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • It was a friendly atmosphere in the office. i always felt welcome.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Well organised. The placement had a clear structure from the offset.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Alot was invested in me. I was signed onto an ICE training agreement, meaning that the compancy would agree to train and continually advance my personal development.

    5/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Healthcare from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Am confident that I will be employed full time once i graduate. Have secured a further placement.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • No other students were with me on site. Thus i cant comment.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I lived near the area that i was working. Thus no different to what i was used to.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • dident go out whalst i worked. starts were too early.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • yes and no. i didnt really have the time.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

South East

June 2012

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